FDQ
Level 1
QN: 601/3403/3
Curriculum Active
FDQ Level 1 Diploma in Food Industry Skills
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by FDQ. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1010 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
FDQ
Syllabus Units
40 Units
Guided Hours
1010 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Demonstrate food industry skills in assembling products
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare for assembly operations
- Carry out assembly operations
- Know how to assemble products in food operations
2
Demonstrate food industry skills in assisting with selling of products
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify and satisfy customer needs, Process the sale of products
- Know how to identify and satisfy the needs of customers
- Know how to process and complete the sale of products
3
Demonstrate food industry skills in carrying out hygiene cleaning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare for and carry out hygiene cleaning
- Complete hygiene cleaning
- Know the importance of hygiene cleaning
- Know how to complete hygiene cleaning
4
Demonstrate food industry skills in cooling treatments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare for cooling treatment in food operations
- Carry out chilling and refrigeration treatment in food operations
- Carry out freezing treatment in food operations
- Know how to cool products in food operations
5
Demonstrate food industry skills in dealing with waste
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify and collect waste from food operations, Dispose of waste from food operations
- Know how to deal with waste from food operations
6
Demonstrate food industry skills in displaying and presenting products
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare and label displays of products, Arrange
- maintain and empty displays of products
- Know how to prepare and label displays of products
- Know how to fill and empty displays of products
7
Demonstrate food industry skills in finishing products
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare for finishing products in food operations
- Carry out coating operations to finish in food products
- Carry out decorative finishing in food operations
- Know how to finish products in food operations
8
Demonstrate food industry skills in forming and shaping
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare for forming and shaping operations
- Carry out manual forming and shaping operations
- Use tools and equipment to form and shape food products
- Know how to form and shape products in food operations
9
Demonstrate food industry skills in heat treatments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare for heat treatment in food operations
- Carry out dry heat treatment in food operations
- Carry out wet heat treatment in food operations
- Know how to heat products in food operations
10
Demonstrate food industry skills in maintaining personal hygiene and food safety standards
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Meet personal hygiene requirements
- Maintain food safety standards
- Know the importance of personal hygiene
- Know how to maintain food safety standards
11
Demonstrate food industry skills in maintaining product quality
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare for and carry out quality checks
- Record and store results of quality checks
- Know how to carry out quality checks
- Know how to record and store quality information
12
Demonstrate food industry skills in operating safely
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Meet health and safety requirements, Lift and handle materials safely
- Know how to deal with health and safety requirements
- Know how to lift and handle materials safely
13
Demonstrate food industry skills in picking and packing orders
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare for picking and packing orders in food operations, Pick products for orders in food operations, Pack products for orders in food operations
- Know how to pick and pack orders for products in food operations
14
Demonstrate food industry skills in preparing and maintaining tools and equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare tools and equipment for use
- Carry out routine maintenance
- Know how to prepare tools and equipment
- Know how to carry out routine maintenance
15
Demonstrate food industry skills in producing product packs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare for producing product packs in food operations, Wrap products in food operations, Label packaged products in food operations
- Know how to wrap and label products in food operations
16
Demonstrate food industry skills in receiving and storing materials
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare for receiving and storing in food operations, Receive materials in food operations, Store materials in food operations
- Know how to receive and store materials in food operations
17
Demonstrate food industry skills in reporting, recording and retrieving information
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Report information in food operations
- Record and retrieve information in food operations
- Know how to report information in food operations
- Know how to record and retrieve information in food operations
18
Demonstrate food industry skills in selecting and mixing ingredients
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Source and select ingredients for weighing and measuring operations, Weigh and measure ingredients for food operations, Mix ingredients in food operations
- Know how to select and mix ingredients in food operations
19
Demonstrate food industry skills in size reduction and portioning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare for size reduction and portioning operations
- Carry out size reduction operations
- Carry out portioning operations
- Know how to carry out size reduction and portioning in food operations
20
Demonstrate food industry skills in working effectively in a team
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Work within a team to achieve objectives, Exchange information with team members
- Know how to work effectively in a team
- Know how to communicate in food operations
21
Principles of applying for a food business job
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different methods of applying for jobs
- Understand how to complete a job application form
- Understand how to apply for a job
22
Principles of approaches to learning in a food business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand that people learn in different ways
- Understand own learning preferences
- Understand how learning styles affect approaches to learning and study
- Reflect on own approaches to learning
23
Principles of customer care in a food business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of good customer service in a food business
- Understand how to provide good customer service in a food business
- Understand how to communicate effectively with customers
- Understand the importance of complying with organisational policies and practice
24
Principles of effective communication in a food business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand effective food business communication
- Understand the importance of communication method in a food business
- Understand how to use communication to support the work of others in a food business
25
Principles of food safety awareness in manufacturing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of personal hygiene standards
- Know the importance of keeping food products and areas safe
26
Principles of getting the most out of food business training
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to listen in a training environment
- Understand how to contribute actively to training
- Understand how to retain training information in a useful format
27
Principles of HACCP Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the purpose of a HACCP system
- Know the features of a HACCP system
- Know how hazards are controlled
28
Principles of interview skills for a food business job
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to prepare for an interview for a food business job
- Understand how to respond to questions in a food business job interview
- Understand how to assess own performance in a food business job interview
29
Principles of learning and work skills in a food business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the positive qualities, attitudes and behaviour for learning and work, Understanding why effective communication is important for learning and work
- Understand how to learn and work effectively
30
Principles of personal presentation for a food business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what personal presentation is
- Understand how to present a professional image for a food business
- Understand that standards of presentation vary in different food businesses
31
Principles of planning for career progression in a food business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to identify career and training needs
- Understand the value of target setting to achieve career progression goals
- Develop a personal career action plan
32
Principles of problem solving in a food business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the different types of problems in a food business
- Understand how a problem can be solved
- Understand how to recognise possible solutions to a specific problem
33
Principles of rights and responsibilities in the food business workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand that employees have rights in a food business
- Understand that employees have responsibilities in a food business
- Understand why health and safety rules are important
34
Principles of searching for a food business job
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand where to look for food business job vacancies
- Understand how to search for food business job vacancies
35
Principles of the UK baking industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the types of sales outlets which make up the UK baking industry
- Know the types of manufacturing businesses which make up the UK baking industry
- Know the main organisations which represent the UK baking industry
36
Principles of the UK catering industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the types of products that the UK catering industry offers
- Know the types of catering businesses which make up the UK catering industry
- Know the main organisations which represent the UK catering industry
37
Principles of the UK meat and poultry industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the types of sales outlets which make up the UK meat and poultry industry
- Know the types of processing businesses which make up the UK meat and poultry industry
- Know the main organisations which represent the UK meat and poultry industry
38
Principles of time management in a food business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to plan and manage time in a food business
- Understand how to access support when experiencing time management problems
- Understand why punctuality and reliability are important in a food business
39
Principles of workplace conflict in a food business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the causes and prevention of workplace conflict in a food business
- Understand employee rights and recognise unacceptable behaviour in a food business
40
Principles of writing Curriculum Vitae for food business job applications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the type of information usually included in Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Understand the importance of a reference
- Produce a CV for a food business job application
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/3403/3
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- FDQ
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jul 2014